EXPANDS YOUR HORIZON
THE SPORT THAT
The Basic Keelboat graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light
to moderate wind
and sea conditions.
KEELBOAT
CERTIFICATION
This is a U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat class designed for people who just want a refresher or for those who have little to no experience.
Upon passing this course, you will receive your U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat certification.
This internationally recognized certification will allow you to bareboat charter keelboats up to 27' almost anywhere in the world. It will also allow members to use our sonars anytime the Base is open and they are not being used in a program.
This is a three (3) day class, usually given over a weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The fee is $250 for members or $350 for non-members.
2020 Upcoming classes
Date/Time: TBD
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PRACTICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU WILL LEARN
Preparation to Sail
Crew Operations and Skills
Leaving the Dock or Mooring
Boat Control in Confined Waters
Navigation
Navigation Rules, International-Inland
Boat Control in Open Water
Heavy Weather Sailing
Overboard Rescue Methods
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Returning to the Dockor Mooring
Sailing Theory
Anchoring Techniques
BASIC KEELBOAT
instructor class
The Basic Keelboat Instructor course is a 3 day evaluation allowing experienced keelboat instructors to test and evaluate their teaching and sailing skills. Candidates should anticipate single-handing a keelboat while demonstrating competency in sailing off the dock, mooring and slip. Basic Keelboat Instructor Candidates must also be able to present material in a classroom environment with ease. To become a U.S. Sailing Instructor a candidate must be a confident and competent sailor, able to sail anywhere in the U.S. and handle the vast situations and different models of boats encountered in sailing courses.
To register email Captain Mike Janota
NEXT CLASS
TBD
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